Author: Priyanka Kotak Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson   The morning of 13th December was dedicated to research dissemination and youth engagement at the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health . Hosted at St Leon ards School in St Andrews, the setting reflected the Summit’s commitment to education, early leadership, and intergenerational dialogue, reinforcing the role of both emerging research and youth voices in shaping futur

Authors:  Priyanka Kotak, Gerald Cheruiyot, Ramya Rajaram, Sarah Armes  Reviewed and edited by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson   The  11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health was held from 10th to 13th December 2025 in Dundee and St Andrews, Scotland, convening a global, interdisciplinary community in both in-person and hybrid formats. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the theme,  Target 2030: Food and Nutrition Policy - F

Authors : Gerald Cheruiyot & Jackson Mudengeya  Reviewed by: Sumantra (Shumone) Ray and Sarah Anderson This month, NNEdPro’s commitment to advancing evidence-based nutrition reached a wide international audience through a series of high-profile broadcast engagements.  Professor Sumantra Ray  (Executive Director, NNEdPro) represented the Institute across global media platforms, translating complex nutrition science into accessible, evidence-informed insights for healthcare pr

Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewed by: Sarah Armes and Sarah Anderson For many adults, drinking milk can result in discomfort, bloating, or other symptoms of lactose intolerance. In contrast, individuals who consume dairy without difficulty are likely to possess a genetic trait known as lactase persistence. Growing scientific evidence suggests that this ability may be associated with a small but measurable difference in body weight.  A large meta-analysis published in BMJ Nutr

Authors:  Gerald Cheruiyot & Wanja Nyaga Reviewed by: Sarah Anderson & Professor Shumone Ray The Nairobi Satellite Event on Strengthening Food Systems, Nutrition & Health: Through Availability and Access addressed one of the most urgent global challenges — the persistent inequity in access to safe, affordable, and nutritious food. Despite significant advances in agricultural production, millions still face barriers driven by systemic, behavioural, and contextual factors. By

Author: Gerald Cheruiyot Reviewer: Matheus Abrantes The nexus between nutritional science and clinical practice is undergoing unprecedented acceleration. As BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health (BMJ NPH)  continues to redefine the integration of lifestyle medicine within global healthcare systems, the journal has reached a pivotal milestone. We are pleased to announce a comprehensive evolution of the journal's Editorial Leadership and Management Board. This intentional transiti

By Jadh Azulay Last November, I had the privilege of moderating the Belém Satellite Event on Food Security & Sustainability, ahead of the 11th International Summit on Food, Nutrition & Health. In the heart of the Amazon, where biodiversity, culture, and climate pressures converged with COP30, the discussions revealed how global nutrition challenges intersect with local realities, and how this region can point us toward new solutions. Professor Sumantra Ray opened with a clear

Authors:  Mhairi Halbert, Denika Dabee, Kate Ruddy & Yaseen Ahammed.    Reviewed and edited by:  Ramya Rajaram, Shumone Ray.        The Agents of Change placement is designed to encourage medical students to recognise the role they can play in improving community health by engaging with third-sector organisations. By placing us within real community settings and asking us to learn with,  rather than simply  about,  local groups, the programme aims to strengthen our understand